Marzia Barone
About Marzia Barone
Marzia Barone serves as the Head of IB Client Engagement at UBS in London, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in investment banking, she has previously worked at Deutsche Bank and UBS in various leadership roles, focusing on client engagement, risk management, and business innovation.
Work at UBS
Marzia Barone has been serving as the Head of IB Client Engagement at UBS since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing client engagement strategies within the Investment Banking division. Prior to her current position, she held several roles at UBS, including Executive Director in both Corporate Client Solutions and Debt Capital Markets. Her tenure at UBS has included significant contributions to client economic profit methodologies and risk management solutions for cross-border M&A transactions.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Before joining UBS, Marzia Barone worked at Deutsche Bank as a Director from 2002 to 2010. During her eight years at Deutsche Bank, she developed expertise in investment banking and client management. Her experience at Deutsche Bank laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in the industry, enhancing her skills in client engagement and financial solutions.
Education and Expertise
Marzia Barone began her career in finance with an internship at Crédit Agricole CIB, where she worked as an Asset Management Junior Salesperson. This early experience provided her with insights into institutional client needs. Over the years, she has gained extensive knowledge in investment banking, risk management, and client engagement, which she has applied in various leadership roles across multiple financial institutions.
Achievements in Risk Management and Innovation
Throughout her career, Marzia Barone has been involved in significant projects related to risk management and innovation. At UBS, she was responsible for structuring risk management solutions, including interest rate and FX hedging for M&A transactions. Additionally, she led innovation projects such as Smart Emails and the NEO platform integration, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and client service.
Recognition in Investment Banking
Marzia Barone contributed to UBS achieving a top league table ranking in 2012 as the first international Investment Bank in Italy Corporate Bonds, according to Dealogic. This recognition highlights her impact on the firm's performance in the competitive investment banking sector, particularly in the Italian market.